Choosing an online handle is an age-old tradition. Whether you’re creating a Twitter account, hopping into an MMO, or getting set up with some other online service, your name is your identity. When it comes to Xbox Live, these handles are known as gamertags. Choosing the best one for you can be daunting, but if you want to go the comedic route, there are a few different lanes you can take. Here are some suggestions that will hopefully get a few chuckles out of you and your internet companions.
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420It’s the weed number; it’s funny. Dropping a 420 after pretty much any other word gives it a comedic spin. Sniper420? I hope they can still aim correctly. BigMan420? Everyone wants to smoke up with the most beloved Splatoon 3 idol.
Band NamesPutting your favorite band in your gamertag not only shows off something you love, but it also provides an opportunity for some wordplay. Metallica becomes Metallican’t, their musically inept cousins. Hall&SekirOates tells people that you love classic 80s jams and pulling off perfect counters in FromSoftware games.
ButtYogurtThis one is very specific, but(t) hear me out. This is a real handle I once encountered online, and it remains one of the funniest I’ve ever seen. Is this person’s butt actually producing yogurt? Did they accidentally sit on a six-pack of Dannon? I’ll never know the answer, but(t) I hope this story inspires you to make your own creative gamertag.
Celebrity NamesJust like band titles, name-dropping a celeb gives you the chance to crack a joke or even make your opinions known. Do you think Adam Driver is handsome? Then AdamDriverIsHandsome is a great gamertag for you. Bonus points if you can do an impersonation
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